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Kia Telluride Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V626000 · Reported Aug 15, 2022 · Kia America, Inc.

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Owners are told to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is complete. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V626000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 15, 2022
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Part affected	Trailer Hitches
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On vehicles with a factory or dealer-installed tow hitch wiring harness, dirt and moisture can build up on the circuit board inside it. This buildup can cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Park outside and away from structures until repaired, and contact a Kia dealer (1-800-333-4542) for the fix. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V626000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2020 Kia Telluride
2021 Kia Telluride
2022 Kia Telluride

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia trailer hitch recalls involving wiring fires and screen failure · all 4 Kia recalls in this area

Other Kia Telluride recalls

Jul 2, 2026Kia Telluride Power Seat Motor Fire Riskcritical
Jun 2, 2026Kia Telluride Driver Seat Belt May Not Extendhigh
Mar 6, 2026Kia Telluride Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latchhigh
Feb 23, 2026Kia Telluride Seat Frame May Not Restrain Occupanthigh
Oct 31, 2025Kia Telluride Spare Tire May Impair Brakingmedium
Jul 28, 2025Kia Telluride door trim molding can peel off vehiclemedium

All 19 Telluride recalls

Official notice

Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Safety risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.